ESAF Small Finance Bank (NSE:ESAFSFB) Buyback Yield %: -0.02 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


NSE:ESAFSFB ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd NSE:ESAFSFB
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What is ESAF Small Finance Bank Buyback Yield %?

ESAF Small Finance Bank NSE:ESAFSFB -3.16% 50 Buyback Yield % is -0.02 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:ESAFSFB with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹33.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 627 Banks companies, ESAF Small Finance Bank ranks worse than 72.41% on this metric.

Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.

ESAF Small Finance Bank's current buyback yield was -0.02%.


ESAF Small Finance Bank Buyback Yield % Related Terms


ESAF Small Finance Bank Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ESAF Small Finance Bank's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

ESAF Small Finance Bank Buyback Yield % Chart

ESAF Small Finance Bank Annual Data
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ESAF Small Finance Bank Quarterly Data
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NSE:ESAFSFB vs PNC: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, ESAF Small Finance Bank's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


ESAF Small Finance Bank Buyback Yield % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, ESAF Small Finance Bank's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ESAF Small Finance Bank's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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ESAF Small Finance Bank Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

ESAF Small Finance Bank's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (0 + 3.6) / 10241.06718
=-0.04%

ESAF Small Finance Bank's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (0 + 3.6) / 10241.06718
=-0.04%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of -0.02 mean?
ESAF Small Finance Bank (NSE:ESAFSFB) has a Buyback Yield % of -0.02 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on ESAF Small Finance Bank and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ESAF Small Finance Bank ranks #454 out of 627 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 72.4%.
Is ESAF Small Finance Bank's Buyback Yield % too high?
ESAF Small Finance Bank's current Buyback Yield % is -0.02. Based on the distribution chart, ESAF Small Finance Bank ranks #454 out of 627 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ESAF Small Finance Bank has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ESAF Small Finance Bank's Buyback Yield % compare to PNC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, ESAF Small Finance Bank ranks #454 out of 627 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places ESAF Small Finance Bank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.42. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Banks company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Banks companies is 0.42, based on 627 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on ESAF Small Finance Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ESAF Small Finance Bank's current Buyback Yield % is -0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ESAF Small Finance Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ESAF Small Finance Bank (NSE:ESAFSFB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹33.17, compared to a current price of ₹32.78 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -0.02. ESAF Small Finance Bank's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ESAF Small Finance Bank (NSE:ESAFSFB), the current Buyback Yield % is -0.02 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is ESAF Small Finance Bank (NSE:ESAFSFB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ESAF Small Finance Bank stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹32.78 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹33.17. GuruFocus considers ESAF Small Finance Bank to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:ESAFSFB:

  • Buyback Yield %: -0.02
  • GF Value™: ₹33.17 vs. price of ₹32.78 (1.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ESAFSFB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ESAF Small Finance Bank Business Description

Other Exchanges 544020:India
Address Thrissur-Palakkad National Highway, Building No.VII/83/8, ESAF Bhavan, Mannuthy, Thrissur, KL, IND, 680651
ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd is one of the dominant small finance banks in India in terms of client base size, the yield on advances, Net Interest Margin, assets under management CAGR, total deposit CAGR, loan portfolio concentration in rural and semi-urban areas, and the ratio of microloan advances to gross advances. It delivers its products and services through its business correspondents, customer service centers (which are operated by its business correspondents), Branches, banking agents, ATMs, ATM cum debit cards, mobile banking platforms, SMS alerts, internet banking portals, & unified payment interface facilities. It has business segments, segregating them into Treasury, Wholesale Banking, Retail Banking, & Other Banking Operations. The majority of revenue comes from Retail Banking.
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